QUESTIONS FOR COMPREHENSION: "DAVID" by Earle Birney

1. READ the Biography of Birney
2. Read the poem "David"
3. Answer the following questions. Be prepared to discuss your responses. I will check.


"David" by Earle Birney
1. What affect is achieved by Birney writing in verse rather than as a short story?
2. What are 3 major themes in "David" and explain what these are
3. Identify 2 examples of effective imagery (quote & explain)
4. Identify and explain 3 different poetic devices which Birney uses effectively to help convey his theme.